Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Author: Craig Gralley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-04-24

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1439677662

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For six decades western North Carolinians have asked the question: "What are those big satellite dishes doing behind that chain-linked fence?" In the early years of the site near Rosman, NASA gave public tours of the antennas it used to track space satellites. When the defense department took over, the tours stopped. Signs were posted that read "Unauthorized Entry Prohibited" and armed guards patrolled the site. Wild myths took root. Underground tunnels held nuclear missiles. The site was a submarine base. A city built underground held captive space aliens. Then, suddenly, DoD departed. New owners dusted off the satellite dishes and pointed them into deepest space. Public tours at the new Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute were reestablished and programs were created for a brand new mission-- science education. Now, local author Craig Gralley tells PARI's full story.

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Author: Craig Gralley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-04-24

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1467152188

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For six decades western North Carolinians have asked the question: "What are those big satellite dishes doing behind that chain-linked fence?" In the early years of the site near Rosman, NASA gave public tours of the antennas it used to track space satellites. When the defense department took over, the tours stopped. Signs were posted that read "Unauthorized Entry Prohibited" and armed guards patrolled the site. Wild myths took root. Underground tunnels held nuclear missiles. The site was a submarine base. A city built underground held captive space aliens. Then, suddenly, DoD departed. New owners dusted off the satellite dishes and pointed them into deepest space. Public tours at the new Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute were reestablished and programs were created for a brand new mission-- science education. Now, local author Craig Gralley tells PARI's full story.

Radio Astronomy
Radio Astronomy

Author: Shubhendu Joardar

Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 193758562X

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Designed for a course in radio astronomy or for use as a reference for practicing engineers and astronomers, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. Application boxes in each chapter cover topics like LOFAR, DSN, and VLBI. The book begins with the history of radio astronomy, then explains the fundamentals, polarization, designing radio telescopes, understanding radio arrays, interferometers, receiving systems, mapping techniques, image processing and propagation effects in relation to radio astronomy. A special chapter in the end presents the GMRT radio array as an example of the explained techniques. Features: •Includes context-connection boxes, including NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) the South Pole Telescope (SPT), the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), Space Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), pulsar dispersion and distance, and plane waves in conducting and dielectric media •Contains several appendices including radiation potential formalism, the physics of radio spectral lines, and a table of world radio observatories •View the comprehensive companion disc with hundreds of color images and figures from the text

Discovering the Universe
Discovering the Universe

Author: Neil F. Comins

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 142925520X

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Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme, "the process of scientific discovery," the Ninth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting concepts clearly and accurately while providing all the pedagogical tools to make the learning process memorable.

In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies
In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies

Author: Theo Koupelis

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0763794783

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Available with WebAssign! Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on stars and galaxies. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to stars and galaxies. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Stars and Galaxies is the clear choice for students' first exploration of the cosmos.

In Quest of the Solar System
In Quest of the Solar System

Author: Theo Koupelis

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 0763794775

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Available with WebAssign! Author Theo Koupelis has set the mark for a student-friendly, accessible introductory astronomy text with In Quest of the Universe. He has now developed a new text to accommodate those course that focus mainly on planets and the solar system. Ideal for the one-term course, In Quest of the Solar System opens with material essential to the introductory course (gravity, light, telescopes, the sun) and then moves on to focus on key material related to our solar system. Incorporating the rich pedagogy and vibrant art program that have made his earlier books a success, Koupelis' In Quest of the Solar System is the clear choice for students making their way through their first astronomy course.

In Quest of the Universe
In Quest of the Universe

Author: Theo Koupelis

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-02-02

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 0763794805

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Available with WebAssign! Designed for the nonscience major, In Quest of the Universe, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to astronomy. This accessible text guides readers through the development of historical and current astronomical theories to provide a clear account of how science works. Koupelis' distinct explanations acquaint students with their own solar system before moving on to the stars and distant galaxies. With numerous interactive learning tools, the Starry Night planetary software package, and stunning visuals and up-to-date content, In Quest of the Universe, Sixth Edition is an exciting overview of this ever-changing discipline.

Creative Is a Verb
Creative Is a Verb

Author: Patti Digh

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-10-19

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0762784520

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A guidebook for all who call themselves artists and those who need permission to re-insert creativity into their lives.

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens

Author: Sandra L. Berger

Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.

Published: 2007-10

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1593632355

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Presents advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities and provides guidance on researching, choosing, and applying for summer programs.

Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Author: Jerry Barker

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2024-04-04

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1469670100

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Jerry Barker has long championed North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) and led its development for many years. In Discovering North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail, he draws on that experience to take readers on a unique journey along the trail's full route, sharing the rich history and stories that live on each segment. Connecting the trail to the Indigenous history of western North Carolina, the long military presence near the Carolina coast, and more, Barker offers a new way to understand and appreciate not only the natural beauty of North Carolina but also its people and history. Dedicated long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will value and enjoy this armchair guide. * Includes abundant illustrations with over fifty color photographs and maps for each of the MST's nineteen segments * Narrates significant histories related to each MST segment * Places prominent natural features of the trail in context * Introduces hikers to nearby attractions, cultural heritage sites, and trail towns Jerry Barker, a writer and avid hiker, is a former president of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.